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Speedyx215's avatar
Jan 19, 2021
Solved

(R6700v3) Capped at 200mbps

Let’s make this quick. I pay for 600mbps. In router mode, only get 200mbps on latest update. Downgraded firmware to oldest possible on official website, got 400mbps. Tried using router in AP mode, got...
  • Speedyx215's avatar
    Speedyx215
    Jan 22, 2021

    Issue is now FIXED!

     

    Steps used:

     

    1. Updated router to latest version
    2. Factory reset
    3. unplug router or power off using on/off button
    4. unplug modem and ethernet cable
    5. Power on modem while leaving ethernet cable unplugged
    6. wait for modem to FULLY power back on (For me lights had to be solid)
    7. Plug ethernet cable back in (And back into router if unlugged)
    8. Power on router

    Previously, I had to "mac spoof" on my router to get connected to the internet(During Netgear genie). After doing this, the issue was gone and now my default gateway is "10.0.0.1" instead of the previous "192.168.1.1". My speed is now what is used to be before I got my own modem (600-700mbps).